What are the responsibilities and job description for the Host Family Recruiter position at EF Education First?
Host Family Recruiter-Part-Time Orlando, FL
A career with EF combines the support and opportunity of a large international organization with the spirit and energy of a small business. We look for thinkers and doers – creative, collaborative, and motivated people excited by education, communication, and travel.
We are currently seeking friendly, self-motivated, and outgoing individuals to join our team of Host Family Recruiters in Florida, to make an impact in the life of our international language students.
To be successful in this role:
Motivated individual for a commission-based role where your earnings are directly related to your sales performance. You are responsible for recruiting volunteer families to host students for a 3-to-4-week immersion program during the summer.
Reporting directly to the Florida Operations or Area Manager, the selected applicants will be responsible for recruiting host families for this summer. This role is an independent contracted position (1099), with a peak season beginning in the winter and ending in early summer. The responsibility of this role includes all aspects of host family recruitment, such as:
- Finding and attending host family recruitment events and outdoor actions (where possible) in Orlando, and surrounding areas to promote hosting EF’s international students.
- Generating new leads for host families via telemarketing, street action, community events, etc.
- Maintaining a computerized database
- Scheduling host family visits to ensure suitability and conducting host family reference checks.
The ideal Recruiter:
- Is highly self-motivated, energetic, and positive
- Is committed, reliable, outgoing, and personable, with strong communication skills
- Has sales, telemarketing, or customer service experience
- Is confident in cold calling, door-to-door canvassing, and on the phone with new host families
- Is happy to make their hours and work flexible a flexible schedule, including evenings & weekends.
- Enjoys working outdoors come rain or shine
Host Family Recruiters are paid a fixed fee of $150 for every successful new bed contracted in a host family home. Monetary and travel bonuses offered based on performance. Be part of a truly international environment with a young, energetic team of co-workers by your side.
In our company, we all have a ‘going above and beyond, never settling for the status quo mindset. If you think the same and want to be the person who makes a difference for our students, then don’t hesitate and apply!
About EF Education First
Some companies are in the Business of Technology.
Others are in the Business of Finance…Sports…Or Soft Drinks.
At EF, we’re in a different kind of business.
One that’s a little less tangible, and a lot more important.
We’re in the Business of Understanding.
For over 60 years we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and culturally rich travel experiences with the power to change how people think, feel and act. The programs we deliver open the world to students and travelers in ways that challenge biases, overcome barriers, and pave the way for a more understanding world. You’ll find us working across more than 50 countries, with offices in some of the world’s greatest cities - each one filled with smart, driven people who push each other to be better every day. And yes, we have technology, we have finance, we even have sports with our own professional cycling team. But it’s what we do with it – building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world…that makes all the difference.
Others are in the Business of Finance…Sports…Or Soft Drinks.
At EF, we’re in a different kind of business.
One that’s a little less tangible, and a lot more important.
We’re in the Business of Understanding.
For over 60 years we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and culturally rich travel experiences with the power to change how people think, feel and act. The programs we deliver open the world to students and travelers in ways that challenge biases, overcome barriers, and pave the way for a more understanding world. You’ll find us working across more than 50 countries, with offices in some of the world’s greatest cities - each one filled with smart, driven people who push each other to be better every day. And yes, we have technology, we have finance, we even have sports with our own professional cycling team. But it’s what we do with it – building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world…that makes all the difference.
EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and and/or reference checks, as applicable.
Salary : $150
